Find It @ USC is a software package that links journal citations in Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed
and other databases to ways to find the cited articles. These
include electronic full text (when available),
online library catalogs, and document delivery options.

How do I use Find It @ USC?

Click on the Find It @ USC icon next to a citation for a menu
of options. Select a full-text option when available.

What should I do if there is no fulltext available from
the Find It @ USC menu?

To locate print journals, select one of the catalog options

To request copies from other libraries, use one of the inter-library loan option

Why does the Find It @ USC link sometimes take me to the journal’s
home page or table of contents rather than the full text of the journal?

Find It @ USC links take you as close as possible to the full text of an
article. In some cases you will have to jot down or remember the citation
information and navigate the publisher’s site to find the article
you need.

Why are there more than one full text option for some journals?

The library purchases some of its electronic journals in collections
rather than individually and some journals are included in more than
one collection. The format may differ among full-text versions of the
same journal. If the version you first open does not offer PDF format,
you can look for an alternate version in which PDF might be available

You may be running popup blocking software. If this software allows
you to specify a domain for which popups are allowed, enter http://zb5lh7ed7a.search.serialssolutions.com. If this option is not available, you must disable the software before
using Find It @ USC Links.

Which databases have Find It @ USC?

Most USC-subscribed databases, including:

Ovid MEDLINE

PubMed @ USC

BIOSIS Previews

Ovid EBM Reviews

Health and Psychosocial Instruments

Healthstar

International Pharmaceutical Abstracts

Faculty of 1000

How long will it take to get an answer if I use “Ask
a Librarian” for help?

We respond within 24 hours on weekdays. If you need more immediate
help on weekdays between 9 a.m and 5 p.m., call the Reference Desk at (323) 442-1111 or use the Meebo IM link.